Linda Doran, From what I've learned so far, I agree that legal action may be the most effective vehicle for change. Government bodies, federal and state, are prejudiced regarding the concerns of ferret owners. Ferret owners appear to have less rights than other pet owners in this country, and it appears to me that the government refuses to accept scientific evidence as valid. With the advent of e-mail ferret owners now have the power to network like never before in history. Ferret owners could use this powerful tool to organize a lawsuit, and perhaps this idea is already at work. What steps should we take? We need to map out a plan. Perhaps first we should contact the heads of all ferret organizations and determine whether this plan is already in effect or why they feel it may be counterproductive. I would be interested in knowing whether and why anyone sees a lawsuit as a potentially counter-productive measure. Thoughts anyone? Laura? Dick? Todd? Chris? Marie? Note: I am far from suggesting radical action.However, I do agree that civilized legal action may be the most effective route since it will call attention to the needless harm ferret owners have endured over the years. All ferret owners want is to enjoy the same rights as other domestic pet owners in this country.The scientific evidence has been ignored and is because of this has been insufficient in providing them with equitable treatment under the law. Kari of Massachusetts [Posted in FML issue 1087]